At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Feedlot Graduate Program and learn all about cattle management and feedlot operations.
- Company: JBS Australia, the largest meat producer with a strong global presence.
- Benefits: Guaranteed ongoing employment, hands-on training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic rotations across departments and potential travel for comprehensive learning.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in agriculture with real-world experience and expert training.
- Qualifications: Recent graduate or final year student in animal science or agribusiness.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.
JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities as well as five feedlots across Queensland and New South Wales, with access to an extensive network of quality cattle. Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products. With approximately 15,000 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.
The Feedlot Graduate Program
The JBS Feedlot Graduate Program is a pathway for participants to undergo a comprehensive set of development activities that will build a foundational understanding of feedlot operations from cattle procurement, cattle management, animal health and nutrition, ration formulation, feeding operations and delivering cattle to meet market specifications. The program will run over a two-year period across multiple disciplines. You will be based at our Beef City Feedlot (Toowoomba, QLD) but there may also be a requirement to travel and stay at other site locations during the program rotations.
The successful candidate for this position will have the desire to learn the feedlot business from the ground up, undertaking an accelerated learning experience to develop skills that will allow them to build a career with JBS. We are looking for someone who is team oriented, willing to be involved in day-to-day operations and would like to undertake future cross training and development in key operational tasks in the Feedlot Grain-Fed business.
What You'll Learn & Experience
- Participating in rotations across multiple departments and functions of the feedlot business, including:
- Livestock management and health
- Mill operations, feeding and nutrition
- Quality assurance, WHS, environment and administrative functions
- Farming and commodity production
- Participating in rotations across other areas of the business, including:
- Livestock procurement
- Beef processing operations
- Sales and marketing
- Participating in on-the-job and external training to facilitate development of key skills, including:
- Certificate III in Feedlot Operations
- Horsemanship clinic (where applicable)
- ALFA Animal Welfare Workshop
- ALFA Nutrition and Milling Workshop
- Participating in other activities as directed (e.g. operational tasks, project work, presentations and meetings) in order to develop soft skills, technical capability and project management skills.
At the completion of the program, JBS Australia will guarantee your ongoing employment in a mutually agreeable position within the company.
About You
- Recent graduate or in the final year of an undergraduate degree in animal science, agribusiness or related discipline
- Demonstrated ability to research, filter and organise information on a range of unfamiliar topics
- Self motivated and demonstrated ability to learn and adapt quickly across complex environments
- Proven ability to take ownership and show initiative
- High level of computer literacy and capability specifically within MS Office
- Must hold a current open or provisional Australian driver's license
- Must have unrestricted Australian working rights
What's Next?
- Stage 1: Online Interview
- Stage 2: Onsite Feedlot Tour & Interview
Feedlot Graduate – Toowoomba employer: JBS
JBS Australia is an exceptional employer that values passion and expertise in the agricultural sector, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact as a National Feedlot Trainer & Assessor. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to comprehensive training programs and growth opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team in a supportive culture. The role's location at Beef City, Riverina or Caroona, combined with the chance to engage with regional feedlots, provides a unique opportunity to connect with the community and contribute to the future of livestock training.
